<p>First, congratulations for getting the OSU guarantee.
It is a tremendous financial gift (125K) to have this in your back pocket.
I would go to OSU for the summer Academy experience with an open mind.
It’s only for a few weeks and you can experience living in a dorm and being a college student.
If you truly dislike OSU, then you will go through the admissions process like all other seniors.</p>
<p>Do not over estimate your ability getting full rides/funding to other colleges.
Money and scholarships are tighter this year.</p>
<p>Understandably, your mother is alarmed you are talking about limiting your opportunities in college to accommodate your bf.</p>
<p>You and your mother need to separate the 2 major issues of your arguments, your boyfriend and going away to college.</p>
<p>College is a time where you will be able to come out of your shell, gain confidence, lose your nervousness in social situations, become poised and independent as a person. </p>
<p>Being homesick is part of growing up.
You can take a short plane ride to get back to Cleveland to visit.
Learning how to make friends at college is scary but exciting.</p>
<p>If your relationship with your bf is strong and true, distance will not diminish it.
He is happy about your free OSU degree, it shows that he is smart to know that you will be debt free when you two start your life together and you begin working.
You may not be able to live together for a few years (if you dorm) but it will be a short time.</p>
<p>You will disappoint your family if you throw away a free ug education or make poor college decisions.
So, be calm and think rationally.
You can do it.
Good luck.</p>